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Events

What’s Happening in Palm Desert?

No matter the season, there’s always plenty to see and do in the Palm Desert area. From special events like Fashion Week El Paseo and the Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival, sporting events such as the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, and exciting theatrical and musical performances at the McCallum Theatre, there’s something for everyone. Search our complete event listings below or browse our list of Palm Desert Signature Events and other major events in the desert.

WildLights

Marvel at over a million twinkling lights, as the desert’s favorite holiday tradition, WildLights returns for 2017! Discover the herd of life-size, luminescent animal lanterns, and explore the newly added pathways decorated in holiday lights. And, all of the event’s favorite activities return including the tunnel of lights, visits with Santa, live entertainment, arts and crafts, carousel rides, and more! The event will be open to the general public on November 24 and runs select nights through December 24, 2017.